Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Report Identifies Special Ed Needs
A consultant’s review of KCS’s efforts found distrust between families and the district, and made recommendations for improvements.
A Stable Budget
Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is proposing to spend almost all of the $21.2 million in newly available funds on teacher and staff pay.
Aggressors and Victims in the Classroom
Prompted by a mother’s plea, school board members grapple with how to ensure safety and protect rights in cases of serious off-campus incidents.
Consolidation and Expansion
The school board approves a new K-8 school that would result in fewer schools but more grades for students northwest of downtown.
School Board Nixes Voucher Support
The GOP majority split over whether to add Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal for private-school scholarships to the board’s list of legislative priorities.
2024 Revue: The Year in Education
From the policing of K-12 libraries to the University of Tennessee’s growth plans.
Setting Priorities
Public and staff input on Knox County Schools’ strategic plan shows support for the district’s goals — but mixed feelings about its performance.
Behind the Bans
For Knox County Schools librarians, applying a new state law meant making difficult decisions about which books had to go.
A Compromise on Discrimination Policies
The school board removes most references to protected classes, but acknowledges federal laws.